Cooler cover

ABSTRACT

A cooler cover that includes: a flexible stretch surface; a dispenser opening; and a name plate. The stretch surface is adapted to cover the entire surface of an underlying cooler. In one embodiment, the name plate includes a writable surface. The cooler cover may include a bottom covering and a top surface.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Field of Invention

The present invention relates to a detachable cooler cover that is placed over a conventional barrel-shaped cooler.

Description of Related Art

While many individuals and companies use 5-gallon coolers or Igloo drink dispensers during certain events. These coolers typically include a top that screws off and allows for the placement of liquids that are dispensed through a tap dispenser provided on the Igloo cooler. Although referred to as the Igloo cooler many of these 5-gallon upright coolers are available from many manufacturers. These coolers are usually placed on a flat table that allows for an individual to self-serve a beverage from within the cooler. These coolers, however, are bland in appearance and further may distract from the appearance at an upscale event. However, the coolers are useful in providing self-serve liquid beverages due to the dispensing spout and the ease in application and use. In order to provide a more decorative cover or appearance to these coolers it would be advantageous to have a cover that covered the cooler one the liquid is placed within the cooler. This could give a cooler a stationary appearance and provide for a neat and attractive presentation at an event by a caterer.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a cooler cover that includes: a flexible stretch surface; a dispenser opening; and a name plate. The stretch surface is adapted to cover the entire surface of an underlying cooler. In one embodiment, the name plate includes a writable surface. The cooler cover may include a bottom covering and a top surface.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 depicts an application of a cooler cover in accordance with the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The present invention relates to a cooler cover that is made of a flexible stretch material. This flexible stretch material stretches over a convention 5-gallon cooler and includes an opening to allow the protrusion of a dispenser. The flexible stretch material covers the entire surface of the cooler and further may include a nameplate that enables the user to designate or communicate the type of liquid within the cooler.

In reference to FIG. 1, a cooler cover 50 in accordance with the present invention is shown. This cooler cover 50 includes a top surface 20 and a bottom covering 25 along with a flexible stretch surface 27. As can be seen this cover 50 covers the entire surface of the underlying cooler. The underlying cooler includes a dispenser positioned at the bottom of the cooler. A dispenser opening 22 is provided within the cooler cover 50 in order to address the functional aspects of the cooler.

The cooler cover 50 further includes a nameplate 30. The nameplate 30 includes a surface that may be written upon to communicate the contents of the cooler. This method of covering the cooler therefore provides first an attractive appearance of the cooler and communicates the contents of the cooler. The cover itself may come in various colors and may be decorated with various logos, symbols and art designs.

The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the present invention have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise forms disclosed, and obviously many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. The exemplary embodiment was chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the invention and its practical application, to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the invention and various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. 

What is claimed is:
 1. A cooler cover comprising: a) a flexible stretch surface; b) a dispenser opening; and c) a name plate.
 2. The cooler cover according to claim 1, where the stretch surface is adapted to cover the entire surface of an underlying cooler.
 3. The cooler cover according to claim 2, where the name plate includes a writable surface.
 4. The cooler cover according to claim 1, further including a bottom covering.
 5. The cooler cover according to claim 1, further including a top surface. 